Scholarships

Freshmen Scholarships

Southern Oregon University has many merit-based and need-based scholarships available! To be considered for scholarships at SOU, follow these steps:

Apply for admission to SOUUpon admission, you will automatically be considered for Laurels, Churchill, Provost or WUE.

Submit the FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid- as soon as possible after January 1st.Some SOSA scholarships require a FAFSA on file for scholarship consideration.

Submit the SOSA- Southern Online Scholarship Application- by March 1st. Through the SOSA you will be considered for additional merit and need-based scholarships, including the Diversity Scholarship (listed below).

Oregon Resident Freshmen Scholarships

Out-of State Freshmen Scholarships

Laurels Scholarship*†$2,700/yrLaurels recipients average the following:- Between a 3.64 and 4.0 GPA- Between an 1140 and 1260 SAT score, or an average composite ACT score of 26. Eligibility is based on a sliding scale.

Churchill Scholarship*†$2,400/yrChurchill recipients average the following:- Between a 3.48 and 3.85 GPA- Between a 1010 and 1150 SAT score, or an average composite ACT score of 25. Eligibility is based on a sliding scale.

Provost Scholarship*†$2,100/yrProvost recipients average the following:- Between a 3.25 and 3.65 GPA- Between a 950 and 1100 SAT score, or an average composite ACT score of 23. Eligibility is based on a sliding scale.

Southern Online Scholarship Application(SOSA)The SOSA is a general scholarship application for over 80 scholarships. Available to all incoming and current SOU students. Must be admitted to SOU to apply. Deadline- March 1st.

Diversity ScholarshipUp to $5,000/yrAwarded to students whose ethnic and cultural backgrounds and/or experiences contribute to the University’s diversity. Must complete the SOSA.

Departmental ScholarshipsSeveral departments operate their own scholarship programs. To learn more about these opportunities, visit their websites and contact the departments directly- sou.edu/academics.html

Southern Online Scholarship Application(SOSA)The SOSA is a general scholarship application for over 80 scholarships. Available to all incoming and current SOU students. Must be admitted to SOU to apply. Deadline- March 1st.

Diversity ScholarshipUp to $5,000/yrAwarded to students whose ethnic and cultural backgrounds and/or experiences contribute to the University’s diversity. Must complete the SOSA.

Departmental ScholarshipsSeveral departments operate their own scholarship programs. To learn more about these opportunities, visit their websites and contact the departments directly- sou.edu/academics.html

* = Renewable. Automatic consideration upon admission to the university.

† = Recipients must maintain a 3.0 SOU GPA and remain enrolled in full time coursework.